Apply for HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarship
Do you dream of working one day as a scientist? Wait no longer!
HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships provide exciting opportunities to follow your scientific curiosity.
Why should you consider this?
Practical research training during undergraduate BSc, MSc, or Lic (Med, Vet Med, Dentistry) studies can be an empowering experience. HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships offer an opportunity to conduct a research training period at a life science research group as a part of your studies (particularly BSc/MSc/Lic thesis). The selected research group can be either at the University of Helsinki or abroad.
The HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships will provide financial support for a three-month training period (€1 600 / full working month) for a maximum of 20 students.
Eligible applicants:
This programme is open to all BSc/MSc/Lic students of life sciences at the University of Helsinki. Students enrolled in the following faculties will have priority: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Students from other UH faculties can also apply provided they have a project related to life science research.
Selection criteria:
- CV (max. 1 page)
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
- Progress of your studies
- Interview by the selection committee (for preselected students)
The selection committee is composed of HiLIFE researchers from different life science fields and career levels.
How to apply?
Applications are to be sent by filling out this e-lomake form. All material included in the application should be in English, and in PDF format. The application period is between September 11 – October 23, 2026. Applications close at 23.59 EET and late applications will not be considered.
See further application instructions & FAQ here. You may also send enquiries to hilife-edu@helsinki.fi
Explore the unknown with HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarship!